THE WOODLANDS TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted net assets increased to £1,705,858, supported by a significant surplus of £315,760 driven by investment gains. The trustees' report notes that reserves are held at approximately £1.5m to generate sufficient income for the charity's objects, a target which the current unrestricted funds exceed. The charity holds a diverse portfolio of investment properties and other investments to mitigate risk and ensure long-term financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees believe that the value held in reserves should be approximately £1.5m relating to various investments, and that this level should be held to generate sufficient income.” — page 5
“The charity owns 99% of the issued ordinary share capital of WT Edgington (Sandhurst) Services Limited and 42% of the ordinary share capital of Newport Furnishers Limited” — page 14
Trustees
- GRAHAM JOHN SHEPPARD
- KENNETH HART
- MARTYN RICHARD SHEPPARD
- RICHARD HENRY SHEPPARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £246k | £75k |
| 31/07/2024 | £52k | £107k |
| 31/07/2023 | £176k | £80k |
| 31/07/2022 | £61k | £280k |
| 31/07/2021 | £44k | £88k |
Common questions
Is THE WOODLANDS TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted net assets increased to £1,705,858, supported by a significant surplus of £315,760 driven by investment gains. The trustees' report notes that reserves are held at approximately £1.5m to generate sufficient income for the charity's objects, a target which the current unrestricted funds exceed. The charity holds a diverse portfolio of investment properties and other investments to mitigate risk and ensure long-term financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.